Supply Chain Coordinator - Kitchener, Canada - SwapRobotics

SwapRobotics

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Kitchener, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Are you interested in working with a promising start-up in one of the hottest fields of technology today? We are a Kitchener, Ontario-based start-up that designs and manufactures 100% electric grass cutting and snow removal robots.

Sustainability is our mission and safety is our number one priority.

With clients all over Canada and plans to expand into the USA this year, we are the future of sustainable, robotic sidewalk snow plowing and grass cutting.

In our collaborative and innovative work environment, we believe anything is possible with the right team and the right tools

In your job as Supply Chain Coordinator, you are responsible for managing the supply chain, production planning and forecasting, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, and coordinating with internal teams regarding their supply needs.

You will optimize purchasing activities and processes as well as source new products as needed. You have excellent communication and organizational skills and are highly detail-oriented.

We are looking for someone who is in the Waterloo region and able to work in-office due to the nature of work performed.

Responsibilities:

Supply Chain Management and forecasting production planning
Managing daily purchasing activities to ensure procurement of production materials
Managing the BOM and ensuring design updates are reflected in what's being purchased (ECNs)
Dealing with and maintaining relationships with suppliers and vendors
Keeping track of and managing payments to vendors
Tracking and receiving orders, managing material inventory
Managing purchasing budgets and reporting on cost savings opportunities
Developing and improving purchasing strategies
Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications
Maintaining the supplier database, purchase order records and related documentation

Required Skills/Experience:

Highly attentive to detail
Postsecondary education in business or purchasing management, supply chain management, or business development
Superior communication skills, written and verbal
Strong interpersonal skills
Independent problem solving and critical thinking skills
Proven organizational and planning skills
Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
Experience with Excel and Google Suite, especially Google Sheets
Problem solving supply chain issues
ECN reasoning/troubleshooting
Knowledge of inventory and supply chain management
13 years experience in a supervisory or leadership role
Engineering management as an asset
Gant chart software
Float, Unleashed

Nice to Haves:

Understanding of engineering drawings
Experience working at a startup or small company
Experience in a manufacturing environment

Why work for us?

Welcoming, inclusive and collaborative team environment
Flexible working hours
Modern office and Green Energy technology
Exciting Startup with lots of opportunity to have your voice heard
Stock options
Swap Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrierfree recruitment and selection processes and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please let us know if any accommodation is needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be kept confidential._